Rivermead School

The Rivermead Post 16 provides a holistic provision for 16–19-year-old learners with Special Educational/Additional Needs and Disabilities, as outlined in their Education Health and Care Plans. It consists of two classrooms – Empower16 (EPR16) and Empower+ (EPR+). Both classrooms are located at our Long Catlis Road site, in the Triple R building. While Rivermead School is primarily a specialist provider for learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, the Rivermead Post 16 provision supports a variety of other complex needs and multiple diagnoses. 

Applications Open:  from 1st September 2025

Applications Close:  Date and time to be confirmed by the school

Entry Requirements: 

Education Health Care Plan  - Aged 16-19 

Working at Entry Level or GCSE Level 

Attendance in Y11 is at least 90% or above 

Complex additional needs including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and medical needs  

How to Apply:  Consultation through Medway SEN.

Parents and Learners should add Rivermead Post 16 as their choice during their Annual Review.

Small classes (12 learners maximum in both our classes)

Specialist staff

Our learners can travel to Post 16 independently by bus (132 or 116).

Learners can also apply for SEN transport, usually by mini bus.